Today

4:26PM(AEST)

Aust aims to avoid Canada-EU trade hassles

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann is hopeful Australia can learn lessons from Canada's free trade deal dramas with the European Union. Read more

4:25PM(AEST)

Five to face Qld court on drugs charges

Five to face court following raids on two properties south of Brisbane this week. Read more

4:23PM(AEST)

More bodies found in Myanmar plane search

The Myanmar military says bodies and debris have been located in the Andaman Sea after a plane disappeared with 122 people on board. Read more

4:23PM(AEST)

'Evil baby Bond left in faeces-coated cot'

A court has denied bail to a Queensland mother accused of murdering her toddler son, who has not been seen since 2007. Read more

4:23PM(AEST)

Terror, power on COAG meeting agenda

Malcolm Turnbull will meet with his state and territory counterparts in Tasmania to discuss power prices, climate and terrorism. Read more

4:22PM(AEST)

Pole banned from Nepal mountains

A Polish man has been banned from mountain climbing in Nepal after he scaled Mount Everest from its Chinese side without a visa or permit. Read more

4:21PM(AEST)

Harry helped save my life, says Aussie vet

Prince Harry spent his final day in Sydney at the International Aquatic Centre to watch wounded and sick defence veterans training for the 2017 Invictus Games. Read more

4:12PM(AEST)

Nearly 100 dogs seized from NSW breeder

The RSPCA has seized nearly 100 dogs from a breeder's property in the Southern Tablelands after there were reports of concern for the dogs' welfare. Read more

4:12PM(AEST)

Ben Mendelsohn returns in a blaze of glory

Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn has come back to Australia for the Sydney Film Festival to talk about his new movie, psychological drama Una. Read more

4:12PM(AEST)

Dark Mofo festival pre-sales double

With almost $2 million in pre-booked tickets, Hobart's Dark Mofo festival has more than doubled its sales compared to 2016. Read more

4:10PM(AEST)

May's bid for Brexit upper hand at stake

Polls have opened in the UK as voters decide whether Prime Minister Theresa May's gamble of calling a snap General Election will pay off. Read more

4:07PM(AEST)

Police search for clues in Vic shooting

Victoria Police are investigating links between an alleged shooting and aggravated burglary in Melbourne. Read more

4:05PM(AEST)

Three arrested by UK anti-terror police

UK police have arrested three men on suspicion of terror offence after a series of raids not linked to the weekend's attack at London Bridge. Read more

3:54PM(AEST)

Crime spiking in NSW far west: report

Break and enter offences, motor vehicle thefts and stealing from retail stores have spiked in the NSW far west district in the past two years, a report shows. Read more

3:41PM(AEST)

China's trade growth rebounds in May

New data shows China's exports for May rose by a better-than-expected 8.7 per cent over a year earlier, up from April's 8 per cent growth. Read more

3:38PM(AEST)

New Zealand likely to legalise euthanasia

A New Zealand MP is confident he has the numbers to legalise euthanasia, with legislation to come before parliament within a few weeks. Read more

3:38PM(AEST)

Mussel pest detected near Qld port project

An invasive type of mussel has been spied near a Rio Tinto project site in far north Queensland - the first time its been detected in the state since 2014. Read more

3:38PM(AEST)

NT cops, schools target domestic violence

Many NT kids have witnessed forms of violence while growing up, so the government has unveiled a new student program to break the cycle of abuse in families. Read more

3:29PM(AEST)

Call for lower $2 Uber levy in country Vic

Victoria's proposed $2 levy on passenger trips to compensate taxi drivers as ride-sharing enters the market should be discounted in country areas, a report says Read more

3:28PM(AEST)

WA couple buy closed SA wildlife sanctuary

A West Australian couple plan to reopen the Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills, which closed several years ago. Read more

Yesterday

7:07PM(AEST)

No kisses but Harry's fans get Sydney hugs

The Australian woman who stole a kiss from Prince Harry and the elderly woman who embraced him in 2015 finally got their moments with him again. Read more

7:08PM(AEST)

Abbott backs calls for super terror agency

Former PM Tony Abbott says there's an argument for a Home Office-style department in Australia, but suggests protective ministers are getting in the way. Read more

9:15PM(AEST)

NSW cop charged with drink driving

A NSW police officer has been charged with drink driving after being pulled over late on Sunday night. Read more

6:19PM(AEST)

Teens charged with sexual assault

Two teenage boys have been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in the state's Hunter region in 2015. Read more

5:36PM(AEST)

Report seeks bridge over gender pay gap

A Senate committee has recommended changes to workplace laws and a new target to tackle the gender pay gap. Read more

5:26PM(AEST)

Murray Goulburn shares hit all-time low

Units in dairy processor Murray Goulburn's listed trust have plummeted to a record low. Read more

5:29PM(AEST)

No date for Putin-Trump meeting: Kremlin

The Kremlin says there is still no firm date set for the first meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Read more

5:17PM(AEST)

Nuclear dump idea dead in SA

Conservation groups have welcomed a move by the South Australian premier to declare the idea of a nuclear waste dump a dead issue. Read more

5:29PM(AEST)

NT govt opens budget scrutiny to punters

Territorians will be able to scrutinise the government's budget at estimates hearings for the first time amid a boycott from the opposition and independents. Read more

5:00PM(AEST)

Hurdles ahead for Vocus takeover

Conditions cloud Vocus Group's $3.3 billion takeover bid by US private equity firm, KKR, as analysts contemplate the telco's possible dismantling. Read more

6:48PM(AEST)

How Australia's GDP growth adds up

What contributed to the 0.3 per cent growth in Australia's economy in the March quarter. Read more

4:44PM(AEST)

Tears, tributes for 'hero' Qld policeman

Thousands have paid tribute to Senior Constable Brett Forte at a funeral service in Toowoomba. Read more

4:41PM(AEST)

Economy's growth run masks deeper concerns

Economic growth has slowed to its slowest pace since 2009, and the impact of Cyclone Debbie on exports will mean there is no swift recovery. Read more

5:15PM(AEST)

Aust spies could have say on terror parole

Victoria's parole board says it should have been told Yacqub Khayre was on a terror watch list before it let him free. Read more

4:36PM(AEST)

Coles ramps up food price cuts

Wesfarmers shares have fallen sharply after its supermarkets business Coles flagged a boost in price discounting that will drag on earnings. Read more

4:34PM(AEST)

Sydney child abduction attempts continue

NSW detectives have released CCTV footage of a man who attempted to abduct a toddler in a park in Darling Harbour. Read more

6:18PM(AEST)

Australians in Raqqa Islamic State battle

Australian aircrew are conducting strikes in Syria as the battle begins to recapture Islamic State's de facto capital Raqqa in Syria. Read more

4:49PM(AEST)

Rare $1.8m coin trilogy unveiled in Perth

A $1.8 million one-of-a-kind coin collection, struck from gold, platinum and rose gold, has been unveiled in Perth. Read more

4:32PM(AEST)

5 Indian farmers killed in rally shooting

At least five Indian farmers died after shots were fired during a protest in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. Read more

4:49PM(AEST)

Ex-Docker 'stabbed man with broken bottle'

Former Fremantle Docker Shane Yarran stabbed a man with a broken bottle, police prosecutors allege, but his lawyer expects the wounding charge won't proceed. Read more